Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer the next generation of AI systems for 2026. We're seeking a visionary Senior AI Researcher to architect transformative solutions that will redefine human-machine interaction. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop breakthrough algorithms in quantum computing, neuromorphic systems, and generative AI.
Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources including exascale computing clusters and neurosynaptic hardware. You'll lead cross-functional teams of 15+ specialists while publishing in top-tier journals and securing patents that shape the AI landscape. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to engineer the technological paradigms of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement next-gen AI frameworks for 2026 deployment in healthcare, climate modeling, and autonomous systems
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning and neuro-symbolic AI
- Develop patent-pending algorithms for multimodal neural networks with 10x efficiency improvements
- Collaborate with product teams to translate research into production-ready solutions
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers and publish 3+ high-impact papers annually
- Secure $5M+ in government and industry research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or Quantum Computing with 8+ years of R&D experience
- Published research in Nature/Science or top-tier AI conferences (NeurIPS, ICML)
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and neuromorphic computing architectures
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow Quantum, and C++ for low-optimization
- Track record of commercializing AI systems with >1M users
- Experience securing federal grants (NSF, DARPA, NIH)